Equipment Gold / Wild camping

Group equipment will be provided by Hepworth Adventure

Tent 2 and 3 man options available - these will be booked at the training day

Stove 1 per group of 2 or 3 - these will be booked at the training day

Water purification pump 1 per group

Compass one per group - you will need more in the groups so we still advise you take at least to more per group

Map case one per group

Map one per group - the Norway maps are not cheap and not easily replaced so you will need to look after them - in Norway you can buy your own copy or pre order in advance if you want your own copy

Group Equipment from school if needed

Group First Aid kit

GPS tracker

Shovel (for toilet digging)

Water purification tables

Individual Equipment which can be hired form school

Rucksack with cover

Sleeping bags - but advise getting own

Roll mats / Inflatable mat - but advise getting own

Individual Equipment you MUST invest in good quality

Walking boots - these need to be walked in and used for practice and qualifying - if going to Norway you will be dealing with snow NOT trainers and 3 or 4 season will be best.

Waterproofs - Jacket AND trousers - you will not be getting on the coach without them 

Walking Socks - you will need one pair per day as they may get wet out on expedition (In Norway there are some river crossings too!)

Dry bags are great for sorting and ordering kit and will help keep everything dry

Clothing - layers required

Hat and Gloves - It will get cold at night even in the UK

Sun cream - in Norway especially the snow reflects the heat and you soon burn

Not essential but recommended

Bug net to go over your head - cheap, simple - if the weather is still in Norway this will help prevent being bitten

Walking poles - these are great on the snow - think about borrowing some if you can as they can really help your confidence on steep ground and slippery conditions

Gaiters - useful in Norway for river crossings with boots on

Please come and speak to a member of staff if you need advice on buying new equipment we can help guide you.